Unit6Nature in words

*★ Section I Starting out amp; Understanding ideas

基礎訓練

①單詞拼寫 根據首字母或漢語提示，用本部分所學單詞的正確形式填空。

1. She b down， picked up the rock， and threw it into the river.

2. The w schedule may make you more aware of how you spend your time

3. The first timeI went there， I was struck by the delightful p of the lake.

4. When I was a kid， I lived with my grandma and she sang r to me every night.

5. If you have any problem， please call our i _，and they will come to you immediatel

5. The man （堅稱） that he was just defending himself when attacked.

7. Large paintings can （增強） the feeling of space in small rooms.

8. He spent three years playing the guitar in the （教堂）band and he took inspiration from that.

9.Iwent near the （無辜的） dog and held it in my arms.

10.Dad grew a beard so as not to have the bother of （刮胡子）every morning.

①選擇填空 用方框中所給短語的適當形式填空。

talk away come round transform...into...break out come out

1. After a long time， the rain finally stopped and the sun

2. I came across an old friend in the cafe yesterday， and we for two hours.

3. It is a surprise that the faraway village a tourist city in the past few years.

4. Does everyone know what to do if a fire ？

5. On entering the garden we all noted that spring . How amazing that was！

課文語法填空

First Snow

It is the first time that I_1（see） snow this year. It is not only an event but a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of world and wake up to find_2_ （you） in another completely different. The secrecy and_3_（quiet） will make it more magical. When I got up this morning， I found the world dead white and pale blues. The light_4_（come） through the windows was very strange，5_made the familiar business of splashing，shaving，brushing and dressing strange too. When the sun came out， the snow became pink. The plum tree stood in full sunlight. An hour 6_two later， everything was a cold sparkle of white and blue.I looked out _7my study window， and the ground went on and on， the sky was thick grey，and all the trees were black and in threatening shapes.Now the snow is falling_8（heavy），in great soft flakes，so that you can hardly see across the shallow valley. The_9_（roof） are thick and the trees are all bending.From my study， Ican see the children _10_（flatten） their noses against the window.

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6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

能力提升

①閱讀理解

Not only was Gene Stratton-Porter one of Indiana’s most well-known authors， but she was also an environmentalist， photographer and artist. Gene shared her passion for the environment and wildlife in her writing and used her influence to fight for the preservation of nature and alert others to the importance of their natural surroundings.

Born in l863 in Indiana， she grew up with a love for nature and spent most of her innocent childhood wandering through farms and forests， catching butterflies and observing birds like doves and small animals like geese. In 1886， Gene married Charles Porter. Although she expressed happiness with her family life， Gene lived a more independent life traditionally unavailable to women in the late nineteenth century. Gene insisted on writing and photographing wildlife around her cabin （小木屋） near Limberlost Swamp. There she conveyed her passionate feelings towards nature and its preservation. She spent much time in Limberlost， and later the cabin became the site where she conducted field studies on Indiana's natural environment.

Early in her life， Gene studied nature in the Limberlost Swamp and recorded her thorough observations through photographs and detailed writings. Gene published dozens of books—novels， nature studies， poetry collctions and children's books.Her books mainly connect readers to natural settings and earn her a high reputation. One of her best-known novels，A Girl of the Limberlost， is about a lonely girl who lives on a farm and escapes from her sufferings in Limberlost.

Gene's legacy （遺留物）is visible not only within her books，photographs and films but also within the Limberlost Swamp， which eventually faded away to the farmland.Fortunately， through her hard work and dedication， the land is slowly being restored to its natural state， with over 400 acres preserved for nature study today.

1. What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us about Gene？

A.She had a deep love for nature. B.She wasa famous writer. C. She liked taking photos. D. She had a happy childhooc

2.What word can best describe Gene as a writer？

A. Considerate. B. Mysterious. C. Productive. D. Generous.

3.WhatisGenefamous for？

A. Publishing books of different types. B. Teaching herself to learn photography.

C. Taking pictures of her surroundings. D. Getting her readers more access to nature.

4. What is Limberlost Swamp like now？

A. It centers on preserving the wildlife. B. It is turning into its original condition.

C.Itoffers cabins for scientific research. D.It has transferred to farmland forever.

①閱讀七選五

Nature is full of inspiration， and as such， it can easily serve as a reflection for writers. In

nature， we might find metaphors for our own human experiences that we never considered before.

For example， in literature， rivers are often regarded as symbols of life and the passage of time. Of course， its meeting with the ocean represents the end of life.

Over the last century， nature writing has also become a means of support for the environment by calling attention to environmental issues and trying to inspire a greater interest in nature. 2 You can use these tips to practice nature writing.

3The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you always have a notebook and pen at hand to write down your ideas and observations， no mater where you are. Don't assume that you can just write everything down when you get home.

Observe. When you’re spending time in nature， don’t worry about brainstorming the most poetic way to describe the falling leaves; you can always improve your writing later. . 4 Let your thoughts flow freely onto the paper.

Make connections. Yes， nature writing means a lot of writing about nature， but that doesn't mean your topics of discussion are limited to the sound of the wind and birds singing. If you find that certain memories or thoughts come up while you're spending time in nature， write those down too. 5

A. Always be respectful of nature.

B.Always keep a notebook at hand.

C. This can help you practice building connections.

D. The source of rivers represents the beginnings of life.

E.For now， just focus on recording your own feelings and observations.

F.Nature writing has grown in popularity as a literary form in recent years.

G.Many of our favorite stories describe impressive adventures in the great outdoors.

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Section II Using language **

基礎訓練

①單句語法填空 在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。

1. I saw a few newspapers and magazines （pile） on that table yesterday.

2. The museum's new lighting system provides a major （enhance） to the visitors’ experience.

3.Perhaps the charm the physical book will be lost one day， but I doubt it.

4.Farmers in some areas still prefer （reap） their crops by hand.

5. The flowers still （bloom） as brightly in early September as they had in July.

6. Rain （sweep） in through the broken windows， making the floor wet.

7. Max， instance， is a man of few words but we have no doubts about his abilities.

8. No matter how soft the light is， it still （fade） carpets and curtains in every room.

①單元語法填空 閱讀下面短文，根據上下文語境，結合本單元所學語法知識完成短文。

Known as an inspector，Mike insisted that he should do the best he can_1（make） the production procedure of the factory examined every week. After_2_ （get） up every morning，he washed，shaved and then he went out_3_（work）. In the distance，he heard the rhyme_4 （sing） from the church. He sighed and continued his way to his company. There he saw some cleaners _5_ （sweep） the ground thoroughly and other employees were busy unloading some piles of wheat from the wagon， which made him_6_ （puzzle）. He really wanted to know what was going on._7_（find） out the truth，he went to the workers nearby_8_（ask） what they were doing. Noticing the workers were trembling_9_（express） himself， Mike was surprised_10 （learn） what they were doing was against the rules of the company.

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6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

能力提升

①完形填空

I am deep in thought. The year draws to a（n）_1.What will I accomplish （完成） in the next？

I look up at the_2_in the distance. They are white now.Not long ago， they were brown Here I have the opportunity to watch the_3_of seasons make their changes on those mountains.

My first _4_of them came in September. The sides of the mountains were painted green with leaves. The days moved on. The leaves browned.

Fall_5_to winter.I watched the top of the mountains turn a blinding white.I'm not a skier， but I imagined the fun of_6_down the side of the mountain.

Winter turned to spring. The snow in the valley disappeared. The weeks passed， the green in the valley flowed_7_up the slopes like a reversed waterfall.

On this New Year's Eve， the mountains are white again. I have seen so many changes， but are they changes？ The mountains are never changing. Like people， they only change _8_to fit the weather. They don't allow outside influences to_9_what lies beneath their coats of changing colors.

I'm in my third season of life. A little snow has _10_at my peak.My clothing has changed to _11my season. Next year and all my years to follow，I want to be as constant as a mountain. Although my looks change，I want to be_12_. I want people to say，‘No mater what the seasons of life_13_，he never changed inside.He never_14_the pressures of the seasons or the weathers of life to change what he was underneath. He was _15_a mountain you could rely on.\"

1. A. close B. conclusion C. practice D.agreement

2. A. ruins B. clouds C. trees D. mountains

3.A. variety B.order C. way D. cycle

4.A. sight B. intention C. impression D. desire

5.A. gave on B. gave way C. gave rise D. gave in

6. A. throwing B. sliding C. climbing D. jumping

7. A. steadily B. immediately C. suddenly D. regularly

8. A. rules B. colors C.habits D. attitudes

9.A.uncover B. change C. expose D. remove

10.A. melted B.slimmed C. gathered D. frozen

11.A. instruct B.confirm C. fit D. fight

12.A. powerful B.reliable C. patient D.brave

13.A.made B. took C. presented D. suffered

14.A. requested B. expected C. refused D. allowed

15. A. naturally B.consequently C. definitely D. instantly

①語法填空

Passage1

Active people tend to put more value on things they have come to appreciate， like nature. From pioneers_1（head） west in the past to people exploring our beautiful national parks today， it sems that no matter how tech-obsessed our society is， we stillhave a natural need to connect with the natural world. Enter the nature novel： books that_2_（primary） focus on people doing just that.The form of literature includes a wide variety of writing focusing on different themes. Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods is a_3_（humour） first-hand account of misadventures on the Appalachian Trail. Rachel Carson's Silent Spring documents the awful effects ofchemicals used to kill harmful animals or plants_4the environment and_5_（stress） the need for conservation efforts，and Henry David Thoreau's Walden is a_6_（reflect） on the experience of living a simpler lifestyle in a natural setting. Clearly， nature writing contains an endless variety of stories. It's what these stories have in common _7_influences readers.

Nature novels allow us _8_（look） back on simpler times. Although many recent inventions 9（make） life easier than before， many feel that our lives have been taken over by technology and social media. They long to disconnect for a while.If you're short of a camping trip，a nature novel may be__10_best way to do that.

1._ 2. 3. 4. 5.

6._ 7._ 8._ 9. 10.

Passage 2

Chinese poetry， an ancient art form，_1_（date） back thousands of years.It expresses the thoughts and felings of poets through beautiful images and rhymes.Poets often use natural elements like mountains， rivers，and flowers_2_symbols of various emotions.

The earliest form of Chinese poetry can be traced back to The Book of Songs，_3_collected various poems from different regions and periods. Over time， poetry evolved into various forms that allowed poets to express their _4_（feel） more freely.

One of the most notable features of Chinese poetry is its use of imagery and symbolism. Poets often use5_（nature） scenery，such as flowers，birds and the moon，to convey their emotions and ideas.For example，in thefamous poem Quiet Night Thoughts byLi Bai，he compares the brightness of the moonlight to the frost on the ground，_6_（create） a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

In addition to imagery， Chinese poetry also places great emphasis on rhyme._7_ （combine） with the beauty of the language， these elements contribute to the charm and harmony of the poems. Many Chinese poems are_8_（wide） recited and appreciated for their musical quality.

In conclusion， Chinese poetry is_9_unique and precious cultural treasure. It not only conveys deep emotions and thoughts but also reflects the_10_（wise） and spirit of the Chinese nation.

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Section IlI Developing ideas ★

基礎訓練

①單詞填空 用所給詞的適當形式填空。

1. You should give a explanation of your book to help readers understand your message quickly and .（precise）

2. Jenny had a lookon her face.Out of concern forher，Iasked what made her so （puzzle）

3.Dale always behaves with .Even in the presence ofhis parents，he also behaves . （elegant）

4.Martin would be a good physician，I thought. He is calm and ，doing everything very in his daily life. （thorough）

5. Alan does have a for artificial intelligence. So he is about the project. He always does what he enjoys and does it and best. （passion）

6. Some people no longer have when they grow up. However， some people have an heart at all times. （innocent）

①單句表達 根據括號內提示翻譯句子。

1.環境專家呼呼大家重復利用并回收塑料袋。（urge...t...）

2.不管你說什么，我都會堅持我之前做出的決定。（stand by）

3.醫生總是告訴我們，過量飲酒對我們的健康有害。（causeharmto）

4.他講得很清楚，所以大家都聽懂了。（so that引導結果狀語從句）

5.如果不出意外，我明天去看你。（unless引導條件狀語從句）

Ⅲ提示寫作

選用所給詞匯或句型造句，并組成一段連貫的短文（80詞左右）。

baninsistin the face ofurge... to...be aware of no matter whether...not only... but （also）......so that...

能力提升

①閱讀理解

A

I've been in an l8-year love-hate relationship with a black walnut tree.

It's a unique tree.In late September or early October， falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls （頭骨）of you， your children， your neighbors and those living near.Patio （露臺）umbrellas are a must while dining in the garden beginning in early August， and because of the volume of fruits this season， I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden.

The black walnut also releases a chemical through its roots as a competitive strategy. It's poisonous to several common plants. There have been many new plant varieties that I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them， but they failed.

What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area.Native plants are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators （傳粉者） like birds， bees and butterflies with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow， so they experience less stress.

Have Ithought of geting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard？ Yes， however， getting rid of this tree is next to impossble. It's also protected under the law.Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that inhabit it.

I can't imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year singing their songs before dawn. Every spring， I wonder what the season holds： What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing？ Like any good relationship，I'll never be pleased. I'm stuck with this tree，so I'llisten to its needs and give it the space it requires. In return， my walnut offers a home to wildlife and a reminder that acceptance， instead of resistance， is the better way to be.

1. Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden？

A. To protect her injured skull. B. To protect herself against sunburn.

C. To avoid being hurt by bees. D. To avoid being hit by the walnut fruits.

2. What does the walnut tree do to get a better growing environment？

A.Release harmful gas through the leaves. B. Produce a chemical that may kill other plant C. Attract beneficial pollinators. D. Compete for nutrition with other plants.

3.What is the real reason that stopped the author removing the tree？

A. Its long history. B.Its various benefits.

C. Its huge and heavy trunk. D. Its popularity in the community.

4.What can be thebest title for the text？

A.Loving Trees B.Fighting forNature C. Protecting Plants D. Understanding Nature

B

\"If you want to make something smarter， teach it to play，” remarks a pioneering oceanographer （海洋學家） in Richard Powers’ Playground.Evelyne Beaulieu is one of several brilliant characters in the novel who eagerly approach their work every day with the excitement of“a baby in Toyland\". During decades exploring the ocean floor and playing “hide-and-seek with octopuses and tag with pygmy seahorses\"，the Montreal-born diver feels as if she's been “set loose in the greatest playground any child had ever seen\". But she is also concerned by the changes she's witnessed over the years—including the declining reefs and other species.

Where The Overstory， Powers’ 2O19 Pulitzer Prize-winner， addressed the destruction of forests，Playground focuses on the threats to oceans，which cover 71% of Earth's surface and house 99% of the world's biosphere. Powers makes clear that while we humans have made this planet our amusement park， we have not always taken proper care of our toys.

Throughout a career that spans 40 years and more than lO novels，Powers has heightened our awareness by creating smart， sympathetic （but by no means perfect） characters， many of them scientists and techies who deal with these serious issues. In Playground， he dives into several relationships in which lifelong friends and lovers struggle movingly to weather the challenges of diverse and conflicting priorities.

Playground joins a welcome increase in recent fiction featuring female scientists， including not just Powers’ The Overstory but Martin MacInnes’ In Ascension，Bonnie Garmus’ Lessons in Chemistry， and Francesca Segal's Welcome to Glorious Tuga， which is also set on a remote island. But the greatest takeaway from the novel， which is filled with love for humanity and the planet， is that while change is unavoidable， the easily destroyed wonders of life—underwater and on landare worth enjoying and saving.

5.HowdoesBeaulieufeelaboutherwork？

A. Depressed. B. Puzzled. C. Challenged. D. Entertained.

5. What does the phrase“our toys” in Paragraph 2 most probably refer to？

A. Human children. B. Ocean life. C. Diving suits. D. Amusement park

7. What can be learned about Playground from the last paragraph？

A.Itiswrittenbyafemalescientist.

B. It remains one of the top-selling novels.

C. It has a settng similar to Welcome to Glorious Tuga.

D.Itproves the extinction of some species isunavoidable.

8.What is the author's purpose in writing the text？

A. To clarify ways to enjoy nature wonders.

B.To honor representative environmentalists.

C. To give a brief account of threats to the ocean.

D.To introduce a book on environmental conservation.

①完形填空

In 1994， the Brazilian photographer Salgado went back to his homeland in Minas Gerais， Brazil.He was_1to see the land run by his family. The thick forest there was once a paradise for him and his friends，bringing them_2_memories.

Tohishorror，he sawatotally different_3_ .Only 0.5% of the land wascoveredwith trees “The land was as sick as a seriously ill patient—everything was_4_due to deforestation （濫伐 森林），\" Salgado said_5_during a meeting on climate change in Paris.

Salgado _6_that he should do something about it. Then he_7_a bold idea of replanting trees on the land， which，beyond his expectations，received_8_from his wife and relatives.Soon the whole family_9_and the results were remarkable._10_，the land was changing： It was carpeted with green trees again and some of the insects， birds and animals living in the land before 11.The land had been brought back to life.The_12_family's hard work also impressed people around tem. They_13_cutting down trees and began to protect the environment.

“The work over the years is quite difficult but well worth the_14_and I think every litle bit of work _15，” said Salgado. Therefore， everyone should play a part in protecting the environment.

1. A. sorry B. ready C. eager D. willing

2.A.wonderful B. romantic C. painful D. complex

3.A. direction B. atmosphere C. event D. sight

4.A. disturbed B. destroyed C. banned D. replaced

5.A. calmly B. reluctantly C. sadly D. lightly

6.A.admitted B. realized C. agreed D. proved

7. A. thought up B. laughed at C. turned down D. tried out

8.A. doubts B. permission C. suggestions D. support

9.A.backed off B. broke up C. took action D. got through

10. A. Suddenly B. Eventually C. Gradually D. Generally

11. A. escaped B. returned C. approached D. died

12.A.warmhearted B. brave C. devoted D. considerate

13.A. hated B. stopped C. minded D. finished

14.A. comment B. promise C. offer D. effort

15.A. increases B. matches C. improves D. matters

話題表達指導

話題介紹

話題：自然景象。要求我們通過對本單元核心知識的學習，能夠將我們看到的山川河流、花鳥蟲魚、四季景象等大自然的美好景象生動地描寫出來，并寄情于景，表達自己的感受。

建議體裁：記敘文。

注意事項：寫作時要注意描寫的空間順序、時間順序和邏輯順序。此外，要學會適當運用修辭手法（明喻、暗喻和擬人）來突出自然景象的特點，使描寫更加生動。另見下表：

題例導學

題目

請根據以下要點提示，寫一篇有關“雪景”的英語短文。

要點提示：

1.下雪時的景象;

2.雪景中的人物活動；

3.你的感受。注意：

1.寫作詞數應為80個左右；

2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。參考詞匯：雪花snowflake，打雪仗have snowball fights

思路引導1·要點分析

1.下雪時的景象：天空的顏色、大地/樹木/房屋的顏色和樣子、雪花飄落的狀態、雪的大小等；2.人物活動：打雪仗、堆雪人、追逐嬉戲、拍照留念、欣賞雪景等；3.感受：雪景的美麗與奇妙，給人們帶來的特別的經歷與歡樂等。

思路引導2·本單元語言知識運用

根據漢語意思及提示翻譯句子。

1.過了一會兒，雪花開始悄悄地飄落。（不定式作賓語）

2.房子和樹木都被白色的“被子”覆蓋著。（becoveredwith）

3.遠遠望去，我看到了一個美麗的銀色世界。（現在分詞短語作狀語）

4.然后我發現一群孩子聚在一起，打雪仗、堆雪人。（現在分詞短語作后置定語

5.我喜歡雪，因為它美麗，也讓我們的世界充滿歡笑。（aswellas，make + 賓語 + 賓語補足語）

思路引導3·連句成篇

范例展示

At dusk， the weather became colder while the sky was gray. A moment later， the snowflakes began to fallquietly. Soon the land before my eyes was all white，like a beautiful blanket.Then it snowed more and more heavily. The houses and trees were all covered with white “quilts”.

The next morning， it stopped snowing and cleared up. I went into the yard. Looking far away， I saw a beautiful silver world. Then I spoted a group of children gathered together， having snowball fights and building snowmen. Cold as it was， nobody felt cold in the white world.

I love snow for its beauty as well as its making our world full of laughter.

話題表達

請根據以下要點，以“ASpringMorning”為題，寫一篇短文。

要點提示：

1.春天早晨的自然景象；

2.人物活動;

3.你的感受。

注意：

1.寫作詞數應為80個左右；

2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。

★ Section IV Presenting ideas

核心短語與句型回顧

短語

1. the riskof冒著.…的危險

2. 談個不停，喋喋不休

3. 再度發生，再次出現

4. （太陽、月亮等）出現

5. ..into...把…·轉變成………

6. 持續地

7. break 突然開始，爆發

8. 大量，大批

9. for渴望，向往

10. difficulties遭遇困難

11. instance 例如

12. speak 提及，談及

13. sb to sth使某人意識到某事

14. 尤其，特別

15. harm to對…造成傷害

16. sb to dosth敦促/呼吁某人做某事

17. the ……的攻擊對象

18. 堅持

19. one'sclaim捍衛某人的主張

20. one'sawarenessof提高某人對…的意識

句型

1.sothat引導結果狀語從句 .. and last year I was out of the country， sweating ina hot climate... （因 此著實過了些時日了）sinceIsawthe ground so fantastically carpeted.

2.make + 賓語 + 賓語補足語 The very secrecy and quietness of the thing （使它更有魅力）.

3.with + 賓語 + 賓語補足語 The little plum tree outside， with the faintly flushed snow （鑲嵌在它的枝 丫上）...， stood in full sunlight.

4.“no matter + 特殊疑問詞”引導讓步狀語 從句 There are various ways to describe the things...，. （不論它是不是一朵 花）， a weed， an animal or the rain.

5.unless引導條件狀語從句 For （除非我們真的聽從） Rachel Carson's warning， one day we may wake up to the strange and quiet horror...

開放式表達

請根據提示，運用本單元核心知識，以“自然與文學”為話題，同大家分享你讀過的有關自然的文學作品（一本書或是一首詩）。

提示：需用以下句型。

1. The theme of the book/poem is...

2. The most impressive part of the book/poem is...

3.By reading the book/poem， I have realized/learned that...